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The class of 2006

For the past 16 years, Crain's has been identifying men and women in the business and nonprofit community who have achieved solid business success before the age of 40.

Crain's 40 Under 40 Class of 2006 has members who have started successful companies, have found success at established businesses or who have taken nonprofits and made them stronger.

One class member founded a nonprofit to introduce black and Latino students to classical music. Another opened a sports complex after his days of playing professional soccer came to an end. And yet another is a state senator whose legislative track record includes the creation of the state's $200 million Venture Michigan Fund.

More than 200 people were nominated for this year's 40 Under 40. In making the selections, Crain's asked nominees to provide extensive information about their careers and community activities.

The panel of Crain's judges based their selections on the information provided by candidates and from Crain's research. In the end, professional achievement was the most important qualification for selection.

All photographs in this section were taken by local photographer Glenn Triest. Visit Triestphotographic.com to learn more about Triest and his work.